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How to Save Money While Pursuing Zero Waste

LaurenL — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

There’s one question that every business asks when it considers becoming a zero waste organization: how will this affect our bottom line? For many skeptics, the assumption is that “going green” costs money. We are here to tell you that these assumptions are wrong. Zero waste companies, ones that implement measures to keep their waste out of landfills, often find that saving money and being environmentally friendly can go hand in hand. To help you understand how you can implement zero waste programs into your business and save money, here are a few of our best tips:

3 Surprising Ways Landfill Gas Can Be Used for Good

LaurenL — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:37:00 GMT

So, you throw away your garbage, it’s picked up by a waste management company, and then it’s delivered to a landfill where it sits to rot into eternity, right? Wrong. Allow us to introduce you to landfill gas. The life cycle of your garbage doesn’t end when it’s dumped at the landfill. Instead, once there, the decomposition of solid waste begins to produce methane gas. What’s methane gas? A colorless, odorless, gas that is all around you. It’s also a by-product of garbage decomposition. And, it can be put to use in surprising ways.

5 Ways to Make Big Progress on Your Zero-Landfill Initiative

charlotte — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT

Are you looking to start or improve upon a zero landfill initiative to do your part for the conservation of our beautiful world? You’re in luck because at KenBay we are experts in helping companies achieve their zero landfill initiative goals and have all the tools you need to see it through. A zero landfill initiative does more than simply divert waste from the landfill, it will actually end up saving your company money on waste transportation, as well as improve the overall safety in your manufacturing facility.

5 Essential Safety Rules for Handling Hazardous Waste

annmarie — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:45:00 GMT

Handling hazardous waste can be overwhelming with the numerous rules and regulations to follow, with grave consequences to any mishap. There are numerous precautions to take in disposing of your hazardous waste that prevent injury and further effects to the environment.

The first step in devising a hazardous waste disposal plan is to a